A segment from the Act of the Ashoka Garden (‘Aśokavanikāṅkam’), the Fifth Act of Shaktibhadra’s play, Ascharyachudamani, showing Ravana addressing the Moon while pining for Sita
Presented by Margi Madhu, son and disciple of Guru Moozhikkulam Kochukuttan Chakyar, who was the torch bearer of the Ammannoor style of acting With artists of Nepathya – Centre for Excellence in Kutiyattam
Accompanists: Thalam: Dr. Indu G.; mizhavu: Kalamandalam Manikandan & Nepathya Jinesh; edakka: Kalanilayam Rajan; and make-up: Kalanilayam Sreejith Sundaran
Kutiyattam is one of India’s oldest living theatrical traditions. In 2003, it was proclaimed Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Date & Time: 03 July 2024, 06:00 pm
Venue: IIC